My wife, Maria, has been slaving tirelessly for the last few weeks to generate 50+ plush… things that she could take to the Wood Street Gallery’s Holiday Market in Chicago. She was biting her nails, hoping that the customers would be appreciative.

Entering the commercial market is never easy. There is always the fear that the supply will far outweigh the demand. There are worries about marketing, design, word-of-mouth, shipping, taxes, and a myriad of other things. This moat of commerce can get to be a bit of a downer, but its worth it when it orbits a little squishy, soft, painfully goofy looking, plush Blobby.

The Blobbies originated when Maria needed a baby shower gift, but didn’t want to give something that would likely end up a duplicate. So she took one of my little doodles from my Sunday sketchbook and fleshed it out in fleece and terry cloth. The Blobbies were born.

Since then, the response from friends, and friends-of-friends has been positive. But they’re friends. Friends are supposed to be positive. So going to a public market and launching an “official” site was a little daunting for Maria. But response at the market was positive and sales were brisk.

So this is my “unbiased” plug to go check out my wife’s website, let her know what you think, buy something if the notion strikes you (don’t be caught the day before Christmas Blobby-less), and tell your friends and family. They may like Blobbies too.

End plug.